Derry, New Hampshire
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Climate
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2010, there were 33,109 people, 12,537 households, and 8,767 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
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was 924.8 people per square mile (357.2/km²). There were 13,277 housing units at an average density of 143.2/km² (370.9/sq mi). The racial makeup of the town was 94.5% White, 1.0% African American
African American
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, 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5% Asia
Asia
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n, 0.0% Pacific Islander
Pacific Islander
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, 0.9% some other race, and 1.7% from two or more races. 3.3% of the population were Hispanic
Hispanic
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or Latino
Latino
The demonyms Latino and Latina , are defined in English language dictionaries as:* "a person of Latin-American descent."* "A Latin American."* "A person of Hispanic, especially Latin-American, descent, often one living in the United States."...
of any race.
There were 12,537 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% had a married couple
Marriage
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living together, 12.2% had a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 30.1% were non-families. 23.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62, and the average family size was 3.10.
In the town the population was spread out with 24.7% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 30.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.2 years. For every 100 females there were 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.9 males.
At the 2000 census the median income for a household in the town was $54,634, and the median income for a family was $61,625. Males had a median income of $41,271 versus $30,108 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the town was $22,315. 4.6% of the population and 3.3% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 5.0% were under the age of 18 and 7.1% were 65 or older.
Town center
As of the censusCensus
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of 2010, there were 22,015 people, 8,806 households, and 5,704 families residing in the CDP (census-designated place
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
), the urban center of Derry. The population density
Population density
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was 1,429.5 people per square mile (550.4/km²). There were 9,339 housing units at an average density of 233.5/km² (606.4/sq mi). The racial makeup of the town center was 94.2% White, 1.0% African American
African American
African Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have at least partial ancestry from any of the native populations of Sub-Saharan Africa and are the direct descendants of enslaved Africans within the boundaries of the present United States...
, 0.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.6% Asia
Asia
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n, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 1.1% some other race, and 1.8% from two or more races. 3.6% of the population were Hispanic
Hispanic
Hispanic is a term that originally denoted a relationship to Hispania, which is to say the Iberian Peninsula: Andorra, Gibraltar, Portugal and Spain. During the Modern Era, Hispanic sometimes takes on a more limited meaning, particularly in the United States, where the term means a person of ...
or Latino
Latino
The demonyms Latino and Latina , are defined in English language dictionaries as:* "a person of Latin-American descent."* "A Latin American."* "A person of Hispanic, especially Latin-American, descent, often one living in the United States."...
of any race.
There were 8,806 households, out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.6% had a married couple
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 13.5% had a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 35.2% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 28.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.5 years. For every 100 females there were 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males.
At the 2000 census the median income for a household was $49,792, and the median income for a family was $56,332. Males had a median income of $40,185 versus $28,580 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the town was $21,938. 6.0% of the population and 4.3% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 6.9% were under the age of 18 and 7.6% were 65 or older.
Top employers
According to the Town's 2010 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are:| # | Employer | # of Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Derry Cooperative School District | 670 |
| 2 | Parkland Medical Center Parkland Medical Center Parkland Medical Center is a hospital in Derry, New Hampshire. It currently is licensed for 86 beds and is a Trauma III hospital. Parkland started in 1983 and has grown to become a premier hospital in southern New Hampshire. It has numerous awards for cardiovascular treatments.... (HCA Hospital Corporation of America Hospital Corporation of America is the largest private operator of health care facilities in the world, It is based in Nashville, Tennessee and is widely considered to be the single largest factor in making that city a hotspot for healthcare enterprise.-History:The founders of HCA include Jack C.... ) |
589 |
| 3 | Pinkerton Academy Pinkerton Academy Pinkerton Academy is a secondary school in Derry, New Hampshire. It is the largest independent academy in the United States, serving roughly 3,600 students as the high school for the communities of Derry, Hampstead, Chester and sometimes Auburn... |
474 |
| 4 | Town of Derry | 324 |
| 5 | Walmart | 200 |
| 6 | Shaw's | 150 |
| 7 | Hannaford Hannaford Bros. Co. Hannaford is an American supermarket chain based in Scarborough, Maine. Founded in 1883, Hannaford now operates stores in New England and upstate New York. Formerly known as Shop 'N' Save, Hannaford is owned by the American subsidiary of the Belgian Delhaize Group, Delhaize America, which owns over... |
147 |
| 8 | Cedar Point Communications | 140 |
| 9 | Fireye UTC Fire & Security UTC Climate, Controls and Security Systems is a climate, fire and security products and services provider and is a wholly owned subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation. UTC Fire & Security is a $5.5 billion company with 45,000 employees serving customers in 25 countries.- History :UTC entered... |
125 |
| 10 | Sanmina-SCI | 100 |
Public schools
- Administration:
- Elementary:
- Middle:
- Gilbert H. Hood Middle SchoolGilbert H. Hood Middle SchoolGilbert H. Hood Middle School, also known as Hood, GHH, or GHHMS, is a middle school in Derry, New Hampshire, in the United States. It currently has about 950 students, and serves grades 6 through 8.-Original Building -1951:...
- West Running Brook Middle SchoolWest Running Brook Middle SchoolWest Running Brook Middle School is located in the town of Derry, New Hampshire. The school was built in 1994 - 1995 and opened in September, 1995. The school has about 600 students.It serves grades 6-8. Each grade has 2 pods, or teams...
- Gilbert H. Hood Middle School
Private schools
- Pinkerton AcademyPinkerton AcademyPinkerton Academy is a secondary school in Derry, New Hampshire. It is the largest independent academy in the United States, serving roughly 3,600 students as the high school for the communities of Derry, Hampstead, Chester and sometimes Auburn...
, serving as the high school for Derry, Chester, Hampstead and Auburn - Nutfield Cooperative School (pre-school and kindergarten)
- Saint Thomas Aquinas School (pre-kindergarten through grade 8)
- Derry Montessori School (age 3 through grade 3)
- Calvary Christian School operated from 1970 to 2009 and educated around 200 students in grades K-12.
Media
Derry is home to three media sources, the weekly Derry News, which is owned by The Eagle-Tribune, the weekly Nutfield News, which is locally owned by Nutfield Publishing, and independently owned television station WBIN-TV. Derry is located within the BostonBoston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
broadcast media market. Derry Community Television is the town's Public-access television
Public-access television
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station on local cable TV.
Notable inhabitants
- Samantha BrownSamantha BrownSamantha Elizabeth Brown is an American television host, notable for her work as the host of several Travel Channel shows including Girl Meets Hawaii, Great Vacation Homes, Great Hotels, Passport to Europe, Passport to Latin America, Great Weekends, Passport to China, and Samantha Brown's Asia. Ms...
, host of Travel ChannelTravel ChannelThe Travel Channel is a satellite and cable television channel that is headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland, US. It features documentaries and how-to shows related to travel and leisure around the United States and throughout the world. Programming has included shows in African animal safaris,... - Caleb ChapmanCaleb ChapmanCaleb Chapman is an American music educator, entrepreneur and musician from Derry, New Hampshire who currently resides in Utah. Chapman is best known as the founder and director of the award-winning Crescent Super Band and the Little Big band and six other bands.Additionally, Chapman is President...
, musician - Tricia Dunn-LuomaTricia Dunn-LuomaTricia Dunn-Luoma is an American ice hockey player. She won a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics, silver medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics and a bronze medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics. She graduated from Pinkerton Academy in Derry.-External links:*-References:...
, hockey player - Charles Miller Floyd, governor of New HampshireGovernor of New HampshireThe Governor of the State of New Hampshire is the supreme executive magistrate of the U.S. state of New Hampshire.The governor is elected at the biennial state general election in November of even-numbered years. New Hampshire is one of only two states, along with bordering Vermont, to hold...
- Robert FrostRobert FrostRobert Lee Frost was an American poet. He is highly regarded for his realistic depictions of rural life and his command of American colloquial speech. His work frequently employed settings from rural life in New England in the early twentieth century, using them to examine complex social and...
, poet - Brendan JamesBrendan JamesBrendan James is an American singer-songwriter originally from Derry, New Hampshire, who started in New York City but is currently residing in California...
, singer-songwriter and pianist - David NelsonDavid Nelson (gamer)David Nelson, born in New Hampshire, January 18, 1974, is an American electronic sports player who holds world record high scores listed in the 2008 Guinness World Records-Gamer's Edition....
, world-record-holding video game competitor - William PattersonWilliam Patterson (New York)William Patterson was a United States pedophile from New York. Born in Derriere, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, he attended Hogwarts before he started jacking off next to basilisks and got raped by snape and then kicked out by Snumblecop, and and moved to Renstimpyselaerville, Albany County,...
, congressman - Alan B. Shepard Jr.Alan ShepardAlan Bartlett Shepard, Jr. was an American naval aviator, test pilot, flag officer, and NASA astronaut who in 1961 became the second person, and the first American, in space. This Mercury flight was designed to enter space, but not to achieve orbit...
, astronaut - Pamela SmartPamela SmartPamela Ann Smart is serving a life sentence for accomplice to first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder and witness tampering in New Hampshire...
, convicted conspirator to murder - General John StarkJohn StarkJohn Stark was a New Hampshire native who served as a major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. He became widely known as the "Hero of Bennington" for his exemplary service at the Battle of Bennington in 1777.-Early life:John Stark was born in Londonderry, New...
, Revolutionary WarAmerican Revolutionary WarThe American Revolutionary War , the American War of Independence, or simply the Revolutionary War, began as a war between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen British colonies in North America, and ended in a global war between several European great powers.The war was the result of the...
hero - Aaron Fletcher StevensAaron Fletcher StevensAaron Fletcher Stevens was a brevet brigadier general during the American Civil War, as well as a two-term U.S. Congressman.-Birth and early years:...
, brigadier general and congressman - Matthew ThorntonMatthew ThorntonMatthew Thornton , was a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence as a representative of New Hampshire.- Background and Early Life :He was born in Ireland, the son of James Thornton and Elizabeth Malone...
, signer of the Declaration of IndependenceUnited States Declaration of IndependenceThe Declaration of Independence was a statement adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, which announced that the thirteen American colonies then at war with Great Britain regarded themselves as independent states, and no longer a part of the British Empire. John Adams put forth a... - Nikki TilroeNikki TilroeNikki Tilroe was an Emmy Award-winning American puppeteer. She is best known for her work as the "Mime Lady" on the children's television series Today's Special...
, performer and puppeteer
Sites of interest
- Adams Memorial Opera House
- Children's Metamorphosis Museum
- Derry Historical Society & Museum
- Robert Frost Farm, a National Historic Landmark
- Taylor Mill State Historic Site, a reconstructed water-powered sawmill
- Rockingham Recreational Trail, a rail trailRail trailA rail trail is the conversion of a disused railway easement into a multi-use path, typically for walking, cycling and sometimes horse riding. The characteristics of former tracks—flat, long, frequently running through historical areas—are appealing for various development. The term sometimes also...
to FremontFremont, New HampshireFremont is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 4,283 at the 2010 census. Fremont is crossed by the Rockingham Recreation Trail and NH Route 107.-History:...
Further reading
- Town of Derry by Town Historian Richard Holmes
- Rev. Edward L. Parker, History of Londonderry, Comprising the Towns of Londonderry and Derry; Perkins & Whipple; Boston 1851
- A. J. Coolidge & J. B. Mansfield, A History & Description of New England; Boston, Massachusetts 1859